Photography

March 10, 2017

Interview: Photographer Explores Own Depression with Surreal Self-Portraits

Conceptual photographer Janelia Mould of Cheeky Ingelosi Fine Art Photography specializes in shooting surreal concept images that tell a story. Based in South Africa, Mould's work gives a window into her mind, transporting us with her into a fantasy land. Specifically, her series Melancholy – a girl called depression is a moving account of mental illness. The conceptual portrait photography reveals the raw emotion felt by sufferers of depression.

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March 10, 2017

Striking Photos Reveal What Horses Look Like From Below

After charming us with his adorable photos of the underbellies of cats, Lithuanian photographer Andrius Burba is back with a new series of Underlook photographs. This time, he's captured the underbelly of our equine friends with Under-Horse. Each horse is set against a stark black background, which allows us to focus on the striking, muscular beauty of the animals. Leaping gleefully, it's impossible not to feel the energy that radiates off the images.

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March 3, 2017

Steve McCurry Shares His Philosophy on What Makes a Good Portrait

What makes a good portrait? One of the world's most famous portrait photographers, Steve McCurry, has taken to his blog to bring us his musings on what makes a good portrait. Who better to get advice from than a photographer who has provided us with some of the most famous portraits of all time? Turns out, while lighting and composition count, the best photographs are those that create a connection.

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February 28, 2017

5-Year-Old Girl Recreates Photos of Inspiring Women Every Day of Black History Month

To creatively celebrate Black History Month, Cristi Smith-Jones and her 5-year-old daughter, Lola, came up with a special portrait project. Each day in February, Smith-Jones has captured little Lola as she recreates portraits of inspiring black women throughout history. Through comparable clothing, improvised accessories (including her father's glasses and her mother's jewelry)

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